What is the danger
Because of an identical model designation and incorrect packaging, although the gas water heater is configured only for use with natural gas, it can be mistakenly be sold and installed for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Use of LPG in this device can cause abnormal combustion, overheating, and potentially lead to fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or property damage.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR).
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: Distributor
Product
- Description
- Gas water heater
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/00874/26 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2026-12
- Published
- 24 March 2026
- Modified
- 7 April 2026
- Corrigendum
- Notification SR/00900/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the adopted measures. Notification SR/00859/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been withdrawn.
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